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Tragedy Collection (#8)

"Tragedy: Unveiling the Depths of Human Suffering and Despair" In Franklin's writing, he delves into the intricate complexities of tragedy

Background imageTragedy Collection: A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students (colour litho)

A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students (colour litho)
2779936 A tragic incident during a drinking game played by German students (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Terrible burst of ammunition aboard the French battleship Jena in the basin of the port of Toulon

Terrible burst of ammunition aboard the French battleship Jena in the basin of the port of Toulon (colour litho)
2814991 Terrible burst of ammunition aboard the French battleship Jena in the basin of the port of Toulon (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTragedy Collection: The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)

The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)
2809003 The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies of fanaticism)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Tybalt killed by Romeo, scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1

Tybalt killed by Romeo, scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1
2654795 Tybalt killed by Romeo, scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1, from The Works of William Shakespeare, published 1896 (engraving) by Browne

Background imageTragedy Collection: A dreadful hunting accident (colour litho)

A dreadful hunting accident (colour litho)
2779256 A dreadful hunting accident (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dreadful hunting accident)

Background imageTragedy Collection: An unhappy ending to an excursion (colour litho)

An unhappy ending to an excursion (colour litho)
2807665 An unhappy ending to an excursion (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unhappy ending to an excursion)

Background imageTragedy Collection: The tragic dress (colour litho)

The tragic dress (colour litho)
2782412 The tragic dress (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic dress. A young man who hanged himself after dressing as a woman)

Background imageTragedy Collection: A terrible hunting accident (colour litho)

A terrible hunting accident (colour litho)
2782274 A terrible hunting accident (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A terrible hunting accident. Terrible Accident De Chasse)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together

Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho)
2815471 Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTragedy Collection: Serious accident in the Velodrome Buffalo in Paris (colour litho)

Serious accident in the Velodrome Buffalo in Paris (colour litho)
2779238 Serious accident in the Velodrome Buffalo in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serious accident in the Velodrome Buffalo in Paris)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Study for a decorative panel, 1908 (gelatin silver print)

Study for a decorative panel, 1908 (gelatin silver print)
3702683 Study for a decorative panel, 1908 (gelatin silver print) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageTragedy Collection: A tragic end to a lunch (colour litho)

A tragic end to a lunch (colour litho)
2818971 A tragic end to a lunch (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic end to a lunch)

Background imageTragedy Collection: A suicide in Frankfurt-am-Main (colour litho)

A suicide in Frankfurt-am-Main (colour litho)
2818203 A suicide in Frankfurt-am-Main (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A suicide in Frankfurt-am-Main)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go

Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho)
2815545 Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal imprudences)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)

Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)
2815405 Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic panic at an animal market)

Background imageTragedy Collection: Tragic harvest, explosion of a threshers locomobile near Marseille with Italian victims

Tragic harvest, explosion of a threshers locomobile near Marseille with Italian victims (colour litho)
2814805 Tragic harvest, explosion of a threshers locomobile near Marseille with Italian victims (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic harvest)

Background imageTragedy Collection: 120 miners killed by the fire in a Westphalian mine, the Emperor witnesses the attempts

120 miners killed by the fire in a Westphalian mine, the Emperor witnesses the attempts... (colour litho)
2808506 120 miners killed by the fire in a Westphalian mine, the Emperor witnesses the attempts... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTragedy Collection: The long, ever-growing procession of the little Belgian children (colour litho)

The long, ever-growing procession of the little Belgian children (colour litho)
2777608 The long, ever-growing procession of the little Belgian children (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The long)

Background imageTragedy Collection: A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: 'Talk you of killing

A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: "Talk you of killing
2654841 A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: " Talk you of killing?" Othello: " Ay I do", from The Works of William Shakespeare




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"Tragedy: Unveiling the Depths of Human Suffering and Despair" In Franklin's writing, he delves into the intricate complexities of tragedy, unraveling its profound impact on human existence. The New Jerusalem, a testament to his contemplations, offers solace in times of immense sorrow. Wilde's masterpiece "Salome" captivates with its climactic intensity. Aubrey Beardsley's pen and ink drawing immortalizes this tragic tale, capturing the essence of Wilde's narrative brilliance. Holding up the R101, an emblematic symbol of catastrophe and loss. This haunting image serves as a reminder that even great achievements can be marred by unforeseen tragedies. Lady Macbeth & daggers intertwine in Shakespearean lore. Their union represents the treacherous path one may tread when consumed by ambition and guilt - a timeless portrayal etched forever in our hearts. Max Jacob's depiction of Hamlet encapsulates the internal turmoil faced by individuals caught in tragic circumstances. From 1900-1944, this poignant artwork continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. The last resting place of Captain Scott stands as a somber tribute to those who bravely ventured into uncharted territories only to meet their untimely demise. A stark reminder that tragedy often accompanies exploration and discovery. Handbills advertising performances of Hamlet evoke nostalgia for theatrical experiences steeped in dramatic tension. These ephemeral reminders transport us back to moments where we witnessed tragedy unfold before our very eyes. Captain Oates' death epitomizes sacrifice amidst adversity - an act eternally engraved within history's annals as a testament to unwavering loyalty and selflessness. King Lear and the Fool find themselves engulfed by tempestuous storms; their plight mirroring humanity's struggle against forces beyond our control. In these turbulent moments lies true tragedy - both captivating and devastating all at once.